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Canucks Re-Assign Alexander Edler

Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks Senior Vice President and General Manager Dave Nonis announced today that defenceman Alexander Edler has been re-assigned to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.

Edler, 20, has played 18 games with the Canucks this season, recording two points (1-1-2) and six penalty minutes, and is a plus three. Edler was selected by Vancouver 91st overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

The 6'3", 220 lbs. native of Ostersund, Sweden recorded his first NHL point, an assist, versus Dallas in his second career game.

In 29 games for the Moose this season he has recorded 17 points (4-13-17) and 14 penalty minutes, and is a minus-four.